FJ40 Titling a Vehicle in South Carolina (out of state purchase)

[Krondor]

Hey guys,


I have a tricky question and I am not sure where to start.


I purchased an FJ40, non-running, from a guy in the state of Georgia. I received State of Georgia bill of sale signed by the previous owner. That bill of sale was not notarized. I live in South Carolina and am looking to get the vehicle titled in SC.


How do I go about getting a new title? Does the bill of sale being from Georgia matter? Do I just file for a lost/stolen title? Has anyone in the state of South Carolina been through this process and would like to offer some guidance?


Thanks!

 

[jfz80]

I believe georgia is a non title state so bill of sale should suffice. Now crossing state lines im not sure how that will affect you. It is my understanding if it came from a non title state it should be no issue (minus the notary possibly). Now if it came from georgia then went to say texas (a title state) then it would require a title to be tegistered coming tx to sc.

@GLTHFJ60 went through something similar and could likely explain better.


Or chime in here for more local experience
SC- Upstate Cruisers

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Not at all familiar with SC title/registration law. Could talk you through the process for NC, but SC is likely different.

 

[pb4ugo]

You need to contact your state titling office and ask the question. Also make sure all the paper work was done correctly from where you are purchasing it. I went thru this when I was considering buying a vehicle from another state that didn't require a notary, the owner just would sign the title over, and my state required a notarized signature for in state title transactions. I contacted my title office and asked about my situation. The person I contacted, said it would not be a problem, she stated that the state of Ohio could not make another state do what Ohio wanted. I'm sure a transaction like you describe happens everyday in your state.

 

[Krondor]

Hey guys,

Thanks for your help. I posted on the SC- Upstate Cruisers forum page and received this information from user: @dmark84

"Was the FJ40 registered in Georgia? If you had a copy of the transferrable registration that would make it even easier.

Otherwise I do this often with old motorcycles with only a bill of sale. It only works for vehicles that are 25 years or older. It seems like the SC DMV website is down, so I can't link you to the forms.

You will need form TI-021A and TI-021B. You get the VIN verified at your local DMV branch or by law enforcement. Then you mail everything in with some photos to DMV headquarters in Blythewood.

A few weeks later you get back a stamped and signed copy of your TI-021A which you can use in lieu of a title to register your vehicle. Then they'll issue you a regular SC title. It will say "undisclosed liens" on it for 6 months but after that you can have them drop that."

I wanted to post this in case anyone else encountered this problem.